JOB TITLE: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Nursing and Addiction Services
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Providing direct care to participants with complex
needs under the housing first remit
REPORTS TO: Director of Nursing and Addiction Services
OBJECTIVE: To provide service delivery to participants with complex
needs and effectively coordinate care through appropriate assessment,
planning, implementation and evaluation
ABOUT PETER MCVERRY TRUST:
Established in **Apply on the website** by Fr Peter McVerry the
charity works with individuals at risk of, or experiencing
homelessness, primarily in the Dublin region. Peter McVerry Trust
provides a wide range of services in the areas of prevention, housing,
homelessness, under **Apply on the website**s residential and drug
treatment.
OUR VISION: ?An Ireland that supports all those on the margins and
upholds their rights to full inclusion in society.?
OUR MISSION:?Peter McVerry Trust is committed to reducing
homelessness and the harm caused by drug misuse and social
disadvantage. Peter McVerry Trust provides low-threshold entry
services, primarily to younger persons with complex needs, and offers
pathways out of homelessness based on the principles of the Housing
First model and within a framework that is based on equal
opportunities, dignity and respect.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
1.?TO THE DIRECTOR OF NURSING AND ADDICTION SERVICES:
* To work for Peter McVerry Trust within the authority delegated to
him/her by the Director of Nursing and Addiction Services;
* Meet with the Director of Nursing and Addiction Services at
regular intervals regarding the progress of his/her work
* Report back to the Director of Nursing and Addiction Services in
relation to any support required
2. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* To lead on conducting comprehensive assessments of the participants
needs and make recommendations on supports required in line with best
practice
* Uphold all agreed quality standards and participate in the
evaluation and audit of services in order to improve quality,
standards of care and ensure effectiveness.
* To assess all situations with a focus on managing risk and
contributing towards positive health outcomes for the participant
group
* To promote continuity of care through the use of effective
communication processes with fellow staff members
* To identify any specific training needs required to carry out your
role to the highest standard contributing towards confidence and
competence
* Provide health education/health promotion service to participants.
* In conjunction with the duty team, deliver care to participants in
line with policies, procedures and systems ensuring they meet the
requirements of the key service objectives.
* To develop positive working relationships with community agencies,
public health nurses etc to identify appropriate care pathways for
onward referral where required
3.?TO PROVIDE DIRECT SUPPORT TO PARTICIPANTS THROUGH:
* Intervention, support and supervision;
* As part of a multi-disciplinary duty team in a community setting,
to conduct assessments, to plan, implement and evaluate care plans and
to provide care to participants with complex needs.
* Provide health education/health promotion service to participants.
* When required, advocacy and referral to community services;
* Planning recreational and/or group activities.
* To carry out regular reviews in regards to treatments and
addressing any changes in care that contribute towards ensuring the
comfort needs of the participant group are met
4.?TO ASSIST WITH PARTICIPANTS? CASE WORK THROUGH:
* Effective communication with all Peter McVerry Trust staff
* Supporting the team to carry sessions with participants to aid in
the process of long term goal setting and identifying systems or aids
that contribute towards the participants quality of life
* Assisting with participant?s Individual Care Plans;
* Ensuring that participants are fully informed about all
entitlements.
* To instil hope in the participant group in respects of positive
change and overall improvement in regards to quality of life
5. TO MAINTAIN A SAFE AND HEALTHY LIVING ENVIRONMENT THROUGH:
* Adherence to safety and security protocols;
* Developing health and safety policies and procedures as per
assessments
* Ensuring appropriate health and safety measures are in place and
upheld at all times and escalating any issues identified to the
Director of Nursing and Addiction Services
6. TO RESPOND TO REQUESTS FOR SERVICE THROUGH:
* Links with other Peter Mc Verry Trust services, screening and
assessment;
* Communication of information and referral to resources;
* Offering ongoing support to former participants;
* To liaise with past participants to offer support, advice and
guidance in regards to accessing services.
* Conducting regular reviews to ensure the effectiveness of
equipment
7. TO UNDERTAKE ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES THROUGH:
* Maintaining participants? details and documentation;
* Completion of assessment and making recommendations
* Providing written reports to the Director of Nursing and Addiction
Services where necessary;
* Recording any Incidents / Accidents that may occur and ensuring
incidences are reviewed and measures put in place to prevent/minimise
future occurrences
* Reviewing care plans and safety plans weekly and ensuring any
changes to participants care is documented and relevant adjustments
are implemented to cater for the participants needs in a holistic
manner
8. CHANGE IN WORK PROGRAMME:
* It may be necessary, from time to time, for workload to be
re-prioritised in order to accommodate workloads in other areas of the
organisation. Due notice and consultation will be given.
9. TO HAVE A POSITIVE AND ENTHUSIASTIC ATTITUDE IN WORK:
* In your interactions with the management team, staff and
participants of the Peter McVerry Trust.
* In your interactions with external agencies while representing the
Peter McVerry Trust.
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.?OTHER DUTIES:
* Any other duties as designated by the Director of Nursing and
Addiction Services.
* Any other duties which may arise in line with catering for the
needs of our participants
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
* A recognized valid qualification to degree level in the area of
occupational therapy
* Be registered with CORU
* Experience in conducting assessment of need
* Relevant experience in prescribing and monitoring equipment
* Essential competencies: communication skills, commitment to
providing the highest level of service, professionalism and
maintaining professional boundaries, respect for others, promoting
choice independence, health and well-being and resilience & positive
outlook (All other competencies to be reviewed as part of the
supervision and support process)
* DESIRABLE: At least 2 years experience post registration and a
positive, calm and client centred approach to their work.
* DESIRABLE: Experience of working with participants with complex
needs in a community setting. A keen interest in the area of complex
needs/homelessness and an overall awareness/understanding of the
social implications of drug misuse
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Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
